Pablo Mari pens emotional farewell to Arsenal as he seals transfer to Monza after recovering from horror knife attack

PABLO MARI has penned an emotional farewell to Arsenal after sealing a move to Monza.

The centre-back initially joined the Gunners on loan in January 2020 from Brazilian side Flamengo.

Arsenal then purchased him that summer and he played a total of 19 games for the club, scoring one goal.

He was part of the squad that won the FA Cup and Community Shield three years ago.

The centre-back spent last season on loan at the Italian side Monza, who will now make the deal permanent for £5million.

Mari said goodbye to Arsenal, writing on social media: “As my contract with Arsenal comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent this great and historic club, for all the memories we lived together and for the support I always received.

“It has been an immense honour to wear the Arsenal jersey and win two titles with this club.

“The Gunners will always have a place in my heart.”

Mari played 31 times for Monza last season, helping the club stay in Serie A at the first time of asking.

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The Spaniard missed four matches after being stabbed in the back during an attack in Milan.

Mari was in a supermarket when a man went on a rampage, killing one and hurting four others in October.

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